FUNDING YOUR TOUR

21st Century Tips on Paying for Up with People

Bringing
the World

Together.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mission Statement

Four Steps to Success 4

Fundraising 101

Fundraising Ideas

Resources

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Up with People exists today to spark people

into action in meeting the needs of their
communities, countries and the world
while building bridges of understanding as
a foundation for world peace.

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Congratulations!
You have been accepted to travel in Up with People! Right now you might be feeling

EXCITED!
Thrilled!
Ready to begin this amazing journey!
Because the Up with People opportunity comes with a significant Program Investment, you might
also be feeling
Uncertain nervous about being able to come up with that amount in
time, even overwhelmed at the task ahead.

THIS IS NORMAL. And COMPLETELY ACHIEVABLE.

fight for your dreams,

and thank you for
supporting mine
Viva La Gente
(Up with People in
Spanish)

The key is in your mindset

You will gain S O M U C H from Up with People
traveling to 20+ cities around the world
making lifelong friends
gaining new insights into who YOU are
learning what kind of difference you can make in this world

But to get the most out of Up with People, you have to make your first goal

To GET TO Up with People!

This Funding Guide is here to help.

Bracelets designed and sold by

Brenda Torres of Mexico,
Cast B 2010

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Four Steps

to Success
STEP 1: KNOW WHAT YOURE STARTING WITH.
Sent to you with this guide (or available from your advisor) is a Budget Calculator (see
Appendix 1 example). With the information that you enter, this form tells you how
much money you need to earn, and how much time you have to do it. Fill out this
form TODAY, so you know your financial picture, and can make your plan from that.

STEP 2: RESEARCH POSSIBILITIES.

The majority of this guide is dedicated to sharing creative ways to earn, save and get
money. Read through them and decide what techniques fit best for you. Consider your
ASSETS:
How much time do you have?
Do you have family or friends to help you, or are you doing this on your own?

How do UWP students

fund their program fee?
Personal Savings:

84%

Working a full-time job:

38%

Working one or more

part-time jobs:

54%

Financial support from

parents/family:

88%

Fundraising:

48%

Personal Loan(s):

14%

Sale of personal property

(selling your car, for example): 22%
UWP Scholarship:

64%

Other University Scholarships

or School Funding:
8%
(if taking the Study Abroad program)
Yes, this adds up to way more
than 100%, because most people
do a combination of these!

What are your networks & connections that you can utilize as resources?
Do you have a community that would support an event or fundraiser?

STEP 3: SET GOALS YOU CAN STICK TO.

Depositing every cent I earn at my job into a savings account: NOT REALISTIC.
Putting away 25% of every paycheck, REASONABLE.
Having a car wash and expecting to raise $5,000 in a day: NOT REALISTIC.
Planning an event with multiple revenue streams like ticket sales, at the door
donations, a silent auction, a raffle, and getting the site, materials and advertising
donated so I have minimal costs to put it on, expecting to raise $1,000-$3,000:
REASONABLE.
Dont expect one event or revenue stream to make your whole amount for you. Try a
variety of options, and see what works best for you.

STEP 4: PLAN AHEAD!

The closer your program date gets, the more stressful raising money becomes. Start
early, and set benchmarks of how much you can get together per month. Use the
budget calculator to track goals and earnings for you, and ask friends or family
members to help hold you accountable. Reward yourself when you achieve your
benchmarks... it may help to break your goals down into monetary increments
Sophia from Germany bought herself an ice cream every time she made $500!

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Fundraising 101:

Tips & Considerations

Remember...
The worst any potential
donor can say is no.
Dont be afraid to
be creative, or to put
yourself out in the
community. As with
anything, youll have
those who support you,
and those who may
not. Never let the fear
of being unsuccessful
keep you from trying
to raise your program
investment.

KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE

Utilize your social networking skills to maximize the success of your events. Target
different audiences you dont want to ask the same people over and over. Instead,
find ways to reach out in the various communities to which you belong. Consider your
high school, university, hometown, work colleagues, family relatives, then plan your
fundraisers accordingly.

BE CONSCIOUS OF COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Many fundraisers can be held in conjunction with other events. Piggy-backing off
of organizations who are holding fairs, festivals and other fundraisers can increase the
scope and success of your own! Ask them to support you in your efforts and perhaps
you can reach an agreement which is mutually beneficial.

RESEARCH LEGALITIES
Some towns have restrictions as to the types of events and solicitations you can do
as an individual. Be aware of these regulations and make sure that your fundraisers
comply with all local, state, and federal laws. Up with People is not liable for anything
related to an individuals fundraising efforts.
Students in the United States who are raising funds for their student program fee may
meet people who request a receipt for their gift in order to claim the donation as a tax
deduction. These gifts are not tax deductible. The United States Internal Revenue
Service regulations state that a gift is deductible only if nothing is received in return.
A donation cannot be specified for a specific student, because it is technically not a
donation, its a Program Fee payment. Regulations may vary in other countries.

KNOW HOW TO TALK ABOUT UP WITH PEOPLE

The more information you can give prospective donors about the Up with People
program, the more inclined they will be to contribute to your cause. People want the
assurance that their money is being wisely invested. Be prepared with facts about
the program and be willing to explain to others why you feel it is important, and
what you will contribute to make your experience worthwhile. Remember, you are
an ambassador for both your community and country, and you will be giving back to
communities around the world through 200+ hours of volunteer service.
PLEASE NOTE: When promoting your activities to raise funds, please take care not to
do or say anything that might lead others to believe that you are a fundraiser for Up
with People. Remember, you are raising money for yourself, not for Up with People.
Therefore, your promotions should emphasize you and your participation in the Up
with People program.
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Fundraising Ideas

By Category

RESOURCES

PROMOTE YOURSELF

Get the word out about what youre up to...

Voice Mail Message = Change your voicemail to alert everyone who calls you that you
are up to something special! Let them know that you need their support, and how they
can help.

Direct donors to pay online

at https://upwithpeople.org/
student-payment-form
Free blogs available at
www.blogspot.com
Set up an online donation site
at www.gofundme.com (takes
a percent of donation for use of
site)

Web Site Creation = Create your own website about your fundraising efforts, and send
the link out to your network. Start a Facebook Cause, or a blog for people to follow.
Send UWP press release to Local Media (appendix): Use the template provided by
UWP and add in your own information. Send to your local NEWSPAPER, RADIO &
TV STATIONS, as well as your UNIVERSITY newletter/ paper.
If youre planning a community-oriented fundraising event, invite media organizations
to cover it, and/or interview you. Send the release, and follow up with a phone call.
The key to contacting the media is to reach them at the right time of the news cycle.
For a daily paper/ news program, contact 1-2 weeks in advance. You may need more
notice for a weekly or monthly, since they go to print less often.
Write a column for the local newspaper = Receive sponsorship from the paper as a
traveling columnist.

www.overnightprints.com
is one source for low-cost
printing online. They have
free design templates, or you
can design your own and
submit the file. (Even better,
ask a local print shop to
support you by donating print
costs!)

Create Business Cards = Print up some inexpensive business cards and have
information about your fundraising efforts on it. Hand out your cards to people you
know and new people you meet.
Church/Synagogue/Mosque or Community Bulletin = Place a notice in your place
of worship bulletin or a community publication letting people know what youre up to
and how they can help support you. Ask if there is a sponsorship available from the
general fund.
Computer Screen Savers = Ask if you can change the screensavers on the computers
in your company or in the labs at your school. Put a message about your fundraising
efforts on the screen and tell people how they can help you.
Alumni Organizations = Call the alumni association at the university you attended, or
any fraternities or sororities you joined. Explain what youre doing and ask for support.
If they have a newsletter, see if you can be featured in a what are our alumni doing
now? style article

SPONSORS

Ask organizations and individuals to contribute to your cause...

Corporate Matching Gift = Ask your company to match the amount of money
donated by your fellow employees. Also, ask your parents/friends if their company
offers matching gifts.

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Company Sponsorship = Identify one or several companies and contact them directly
to see if they would be willing to partially or fully sponsor you. Consider local
businesses before large conglomerates- you want to talk to the decision-maker. How
can it benefit them? Carry a product of theirs that you use and review while on your
trip, or take pictures of you using all over the world.

Fastweb Scholarship Search:

http://www.fastweb.com

Grants and scholarships = Available from several organizations which support

experiential learning, global leadership, study abroad, and cultural immersion, check
websites in the resources section to the right as a place to start.

FinAid, Financial Aid Guide:

http://www.finaid.org
International Education
Financial Aid:
http://www.iefa.org

Of the 48% of students

who fundraise (see page 4),
Individual Sponsorships
and variations are the most
successful technique!

Individual Sponsorships = Ask individuals to sponsor your efforts. Make sure that the
people you ask have a good understanding of what you will be doing in UWP. Use the
Sponsor letter templates as a guide (appendix). There are lots of variations on how to
approach sponsorships:
Variation: Sponsor-a-Day = Ask people to pay for one day of your tour. Take
the amount you have left to earn, and divide it by the 154 days youll be gone.
Acknowledge your donors by sending them a postcard on the day they
choose, or writing a blog that they can follow you on your tour. Consider
their sponsorship their subscription to your blog.
Variation: Collect pledges for each day youre gone on the program = Ask
people if they will give you a certain amount of money for each day that
youre traveling. Pledges can range from just a few cents to up to US $20+
per day.
Variation: Sell stock in yourself = Sell stock in yourself at $25, $50 or $100
per share. Start by sending a Personal Letter: Outline your acceptance into
Up with People; give a brief description emphasizing the benefits of the
program, the amount of your program fee and the challenge of raising funds,
the impact on the community, the investors support will provide, and a
closing that states that you will contact them within the next few days.
Follow up with a Folder or Booklet: This is information for the potential
investor. It should contain the benefits of investing in a young community
members future (in greater detail then in your letter); a description of you
as an individual (education, achievements, volunteer work, career goals, the
program year for which you have been accepted); additional information
about the Up with People program; the price per share; a description of
return on their investment (investor newsletter/update on experience, a slide
show and/or reception at the conclusion of the year, etc.) and a breakdown
on the use of funds (student program fee, personal expenses, cost of printing
newsletter, etc.)
Variation: Sell sponsors an advance copy of your product, two examples:
Recipe Book Sell copies of your international recipe book in advance
of your tour. Then, while traveling, collect recipes from host families
and fellow cast members from around the world. Put it together in a
booklet that you can have printed and give to your sponsors when you
get home! Remember to ask a local print shop if they would donate the
printing as an in-kind donation to support you.

Online photo sites like

www.snapfish.com and
www.shutterfly.com offer
book templates for a
reasonable price.

Childrens Book Write a childrens story about your adventures,

complete with photos from your trip. Carry a stuffed animal or toy that
you could photograph as the central character in the story. Have the
book printed when you return home.
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Restaurant Sponsorship = Ask a restaurant if they would sponsor you, and be willing
to give you a percent of their proceeds on a given day or weekend. Then you encourage
everyone you know to go eat there on that day, so you are bringing the restaurant
additional business, and in exchange they give you a share of their earnings on that
one day. Ask if you can put up table tents on the tables to inform customers of what
they are supporting by eating there, or even if you can greet customers as they enter to
thank them!
Good Karma Tipping Jar = Ask local businesses to put a jar near the register. Tape a
picture of you and a brief explanation of the program.
Classroom Sponsor = Make an arrangement with a local elementary classroom to
be their class representative around the world for a semester. The class can conduct
a fundraising event, such as a bake sale or garage sale. In turn you will write letters,
send pictures, etc. from wherever you travel, a great lesson in Geography, International
Relations, History, etc. as you travel. When you return you can provide a great
presentation telling them all about what you learned.

Use Up with People YouTube

videos in your presentations
to help describe what you are
doing.
www.youtube.com/uwpontour

Approach Local Clubs and Organizations = Send a solicitation letter to your local
Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, Rotary Club, Kiwanis, etc. They usually are willing
to support individuals in their communities. They are more likely to fund someone
they know, so offer to come do a presentation on UWP before and after your trip, or to
present your case to their funding committee.

BE FRUGAL

Creative ways to save money...

Extra Change in My Pocket = Keep a jar near your door and every day put all your
extra coins in it. Or, put it on your desk and ask that other people contribute as well! If
your friends or family are willing, make change jars for them too.
Variation: Curse Jar = As hard as some people try, it can be difficult to
tame a foul mouth. Set out a jar in your work place or home and any time
someone says a forbidden word, require that they contribute a certain
amount of money to the jar.
Live with relatives or friends = Maintaining your own apartment while saving money
for Up with People is often challenging. A parent, sibling or friend may be willing to
support your fundraising efforts by offering you a home until you join Up with People.
Put money saved on rent & utilities towards your UWP fund.
See Event Ideas- Garage Salesfor sales website resources.

Sell personal items = Many students sell items they will not need during their Up with
People semester and dont want to pay to store, such as cars, furniture, etc.
Variation: Consignment- your stuff or someone elses! Offer to do the work
for friends/ family of photographing/ posting used items online to sell on
sites like Craigs List, or taking them to a consignment shop, in return for a
share of the profits.
Recycle = Set up a recycling system for materials that can be redeemed for cash
(like aluminum cans, copper building materials, etc.) Collect recyclables in your
neighborhood, residence hall or on your campus. This is a great way for your friends
to support your effort without costing them any money. Contact your city or county
solid waste department for information on where to turn in recycled goods for cash.

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RESOURCES

ILL PAY YOU BACK

www.internationalstudentloan.com
www.loantolearn.com
www.studyabroadloans.com

Look into Loans = Many students finance their Up with People program investment
through loans. Lending institutions sometimes offer stipendiums or low interest rates
for students participating in such programs. Remember to borrow responsibly, so you
arent surprised by the amount of debt after your tour (search out reasonable interest
rates.)

Borrowing from your future funds...

Interest-free or low-interest loans from someone you know = Arrange a loan setup from a parent, relative or other supporter who has money theyd be willing to lend
you This loan would not need to be paid back until you have returned from your Up
with People semester. Set up a business-like form, establishing interest rates, payment
amounts, timetables, etc. to be agreed on by both parties.
Matching Funds = Do you have a benefactor that wants to support you, but also wants
to see you working for your Program fee? Set up a matching fund, so for every dollar
you earn, they give you a dollar. If an equal match is too much, consider other ratios:
for example, getting an additional 50 cents for every dollar you earn.

JACK OF ALL TRADES

What am I good at, and how can I earn money doing it?
Make stuff to sell = This is a common technique, with a lot of room for personalization
and creativity. Past students have sold everything from bumper stickers to t-shirts,
bookmarks to jewelry. The key is for your costs to be minimal in ratio to your price (so
you actually make money on your product.) Value your time in the price, or get an
assembly line of friends or family to help with your creations.
Variation: Holiday Products = Diego from Mexico made Christmas baskets.
He set a goal to sell 25, and ended up selling hundreds. Brenda from
Mexico made Te Quiero (I love you) pillows for Valentines day, with help
from her mom and sister, which she sold in school and door-to-door in her
community.
Variation: Walking Vending Machine = Jackie from CO bought snacks in
bulk (like at Costco or Sams Club) and sold them to friends in school. She
did this for most of her senior year of high school and raised over $10,000.
She had a backpack full of candy/fruit leathers/granola bars with her at all
times, and everyone in her school knew to buy snacks from her. She sold
everything for $1. She also coordinated having concessions at her little
brothers soccer games (because his team didnt play at a field that already
had a concession stand).

WALKING VENDING
MACHINE TIP:
Dont let the candy melt [like by
leaving it in your car] and dont eat
it yourself! -- Coty Walker, Colorado
USA, Cast A 2009

Variation: Support your local team = Abby from Missouri sold bead
necklaces (think Mardi Gras party beads) before football games for the local
college team, as well as professional NFL games outside the stadium before
the game. Try giving them away with a recommended donation price, and
you might be surprised at how generous sports fans can be! Tie a small info
card to the necklace about your efforts. Visiting tailgating areas before the
game is especially effective.
Get a Better Job = Mayke from the Netherlands cut back her hours at the coffee shop
where she worked, in order to take a second job that made more per hour. She took
a position at a local candy factory, and made her money for Up with People making
Snickers bars.
Errand boy/girl = Offer to serve as someones personal assistant for the day (or a few
hours) in exchange for a large donation.
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Baby-, Pet- , House Sitting = Offer up your services for a donation to your tour fund.
Neighborhood Chores = Are you a Mr. or Ms. Fix-It? A lot of your neighbors would
probably rather pay you than someone else. Place signs around your neighborhood
advertising your services.
Serve as Housekeeper = Offer to clean a friends or neighbors house (or help with a
particular cleaning project) for an agreed upon price.

MORE THAN JUST MONEY

Getting creative with In-Kind donations

Gifts in-kind = Approach a local business to give you (or offer a significant discount
on) items needed for your trip. Past students have received gifts of cameras, tennis
shoes, work-out clothes, luggage, travel vouchers from travel agencies, etc.
Services you usually pay for = Are you a loyal customer? Ask long-time service
providers like your hairdresser, landlord, car mechanic, etc., for a donated haircut,
months rent, oil change, or other service. Apply the money you would have spent to
your fund.
Know a frequent traveler? = Airline tickets can often be donated from someone who
has many frequent flyer miles for you to use for your flight to Denver, CO or your flight
home at the end of your tour. Be sure and coordinate this early, as most frequent flyer
services need to be scheduled far in advance to not incur other fees.

EVENT IDEAS

When planning a Fundraising Event, REMEMBER...

Events take a lot of work to coordinate, advertise and execute. But if done well, they
also can offer a big return. If you use this technique, choose a type of event that youre
excited about. Start planning early, and get the word outthe worst thing for an event
is for you to do a ton of work and have low attendance.
With all events, make sure that people know why you are raising money. Have your
sponsor letter or UWP fliers available. (Ask your advisor for our UWP Flier template!)
People are often more generous when they understand and care about the cause.

LARGER SCALE/ PUBLIC EVENTS

Benefit Concert = Organize a musical concert using your own performing abilities
along with those of friends, families and performance groups to which you belong.
Hold the musical in a donated facility. Ask for donations to support your fundraising
efforts. Have a door prize (donated) or a dinner, breakfast, or ice cream social (with
donated ice cream) as part of the festivities.
Plan a Race = Ask friends and family to participate in the event (dance-a-thon, walk-athon, swim-a-thon, etc.) and have them find sponsors to pledge money for each hour,
mile, lap, etc. they complete. Have prizes.
Garage Sale = Gather everything that has been hanging around the house that you
dont need. Ask friends and family for donations. Do you know someone whose house
is a prime garage-sale location? Ask them to donate the use of their yard and driveway
for your sale.
Variation: Virtual Sale = Post items on www.ebay.com or
www.craigslist.com to auction or sell. Take kid clothing & toys to a Just
Between Friends sale: www.jbfsale.com or google consignment sale (your
city) to find other consignment opportunities.
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Pub Crawl = Organize a themed pub crawl in your city. Arrange drink or appetizer
specials with bars or restaurants for customers that have the event button or T-shirt (or
other signifying item theyve pre-purchased from you.) Choose a fun theme that lets
participants get creative in their costumeslike a Zombie pub crawl, Pirate pub crawl,
Alien pub crawl, etc. Make money either by selling a button or other such item required for
participation, or host an after-party with a cover charge.
Variation: Themed Party = Rent (or get donated!) a bowling alley, water
park/pool, ice skating rink, dance club, etc. Choose a fun theme, and charge
admission that covers your costs and makes you money on every ticket. Themes
could involve costumes, music style, food, etc.
Golf Tournament = Organize a golf tournament (or mini-golf tournament) where people
pay to participate.
Car Wash = Enlist the help of friends and family to set up a car wash. Try to find a business
at a busy intersection that will let you use their water access. Bring all the materials
and charge people to have their cars washed. Make sure to have people on the corner
advertising the car wash and directing cars towards the appropriate place.
Dress Down Day = Ask your company or your parents companies to allow for a special
day where people are allowed to wear casual clothes to work (if normally business attire
is required). If people choose to dress down for the day, request that they pay for the
privilege.

SMALLER SCALE/ PERSONAL EVENTS

Game night = Charge people an entry fee to play in a board game, poker, wii sports, or
other tournament. Give a small cash prize as incentive, (like 10% of what you make in the
evening, or even better, get prizes donated, so you keep all entry fees).
Movie Party = Pick up a rental video, make some popcorn, and invite your friends and
family over for a movie night. Ask them to pay for the movie and use the money towards
the cost of the program.
Mow-a-Thon = Ask all your neighbors if you can mow their lawn on a given weekend.
Charge premium prices for the mow and tell them its going towards a good cause.
Dinner around the world = Invite your friends over for a themed dinner featuring cuisine
from places youll visit on tour, and ask that they pay for the meal to help you raise money.
Be sure to charge them more than it costs to buy the food! (so youve made some for your
program fee) or get a local restaurant to donate food to your cause.

ADDING VALUE TO YOUR EVENT

Appropriate for larger events, consider adding a Raffle or Silent Auction to your Event Plan.
Raffle = Sell raffle tickets for a great prize or prizes that you can get donated from local
businesses, friends, and family. Ideas for raffles include sporting team tickets, weekend
getaways, homemade quilts, dinner gift certificates, etc.
Silent Auction = At your event, have donated items on display for people to bid on.
Donated items are a great way to seek support from local businesses. Ask for products,
performance tickets, even art or crafts made by your creative friends or local artists.

SPECIFIC COUNTRY RESOURCES

We hope to grow this section each semester -- as you find resources in your community, please share
them with your admissions counselor!.
China: Seek out part time work translating at these Chinese job sites: 51job.com,
zhaopin.com, chinahr.com
The Netherlands: Apply for funding from Studiefonds Plus: www.studiefondsplus.nl
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Resources
PLEASE NOTE:

The following materials are available to you from your Enrollment Advisor that you
can edit in Word or Excel.

INCLUDED ARE:

Appendix 1: Budget Calculator

Appendix 2: Sponsor Letter (sample 1)
Appendix 3: Sponsor Letter (sample 2)
Appendix 4: News Release Local Youth accepted to travel in Up with People

ALSO AVAILABLE for your use (ask your Advisor for these files):

UWP informational flyer

This flyer is designed to be printed in black & white on white or colored
paper. There are three flyers per page. It has general information
about Up with People, and future students often print this flyer to send
along with a donation request, sponsorship letter, or to hand out at a
fundraising event to better explain what you will be doing.
UWP stock photographs
These photographs of the show or tour participants are to use for
promotional purposes.

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APPENDIX 1

Budget Calculator (example)

Editable format available in Excel

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APPENDIX 2

Sponsor Letter (Sample 1)

Editable format available in Word

NOTE to future student:

You are welcome to adapt this letter to send to your potential contributors. Feel free to personalize this text to fit your
needs. Edit carefully to ensure that this letter represents YOU! Page 2 has an example of a paragraph you can insert to do a
Sponsor-a-day campaign.
January 1, 2013
Dear Friends,
Hi there my name is John Smith. Im writing you today to let you know that I have recently been accepted to travel with
the international leadership program called Up with People. Up with People is a non-profit organization that provides an
opportunity to Travel with a purpose, Perform for thousands and Impact communities through volunteerism and cultural
exchange. As most of you know, I live in (city, state) and currently work as (insert your work or study focus).
I am confident that touring with the (July 2013) cast will enrich my cultural experiences and provide me with valuable
insights for my future career path. In this ever-changing and diverse world, those best equipped to serve others are the
ones who gain firsthand knowledge of its people. I have always had a passion for traveling and welcome the opportunity to
immerse myself in cultures outside of my own.
I am thrilled that this opportunity provides a unique way to combine my desire to serve others, my passion to share hope
with the world and my eagerness to learn through new challenges. Throughout the tour I will be completing approximately
200 hours of volunteer service with 30+ organizations around the world. I know this will be a valuable step on my journey
toward completing (insert a goal you are working towards).
I am seeking your financial assistance for my tour of Up with People. The program fee for my tour in July 2013 is $17,450.00.
This is a significant (but worthy) investment in my future and includes a multi-continent tour, meals, and nearly all of the
costs for this opportunity. Although it is a large amount of money, I could never create nor afford such an experience if
done on my own. I believe I can reach this goal I know I was accepted into this program for a reason and Im excited for
this challenge. Any assistance you can provide will go directly toward my program costs and will be of great value in helping
me achieve this opportunity of a lifetime. Every little bit helps!
If you have questions about Up with People, please contact myself or my Admissions Counselor, (insert your counselor:
Brad, Breton, Colleen, Ellen, Jacey, Katrien or Lysan). She can be reached at (phone) or by email: (email address) The
program is headquartered in Denver, CO and the website is www.upwithpeople.org.
To help sponsor my participation, you can contribute online or to me directly:
Online at https://upwithpeople.org/student-payment-form/
The online form asks for my name and program date, which is July 2013
Checks can be made payable to Up with People along with my name (insert your name) in the Memo section.
Please mail your contribution to my address below.
Thank you so much for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Warm regards,
John Smith
(address)
(phone)
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SPONSOR A DAY
$17,450.00 divided by 154 days = $113.31
This campaign is very effective to close the remaining gap of what you have left to fundraise. Consider subtracting
what youve already earned from the total program fee and dividing that by 154 days, in order to make the price per day
affordable for a wider range of donors.
(Example paragraph to ask for a Sponsor a Day)
My goal is to raise the $17,450.00 for the Up with People program. Ive already raised _____ and am asking your help to
fund the remaining ________. Please consider sponsoring ONE DAY of my tour. On the day of your choice, I will send
you a postcard from wherever I am in the world and share with you what I am doing on that day! The cost to sponsor me
for one day is ________.

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APPENDIX 3

Sponsor Letter (Sample 2)

Editable format available in Word

NOTE to future student:

You are welcome to adapt this letter to send to your potential contributors. Feel free to personalize this text to fit your needs.
Edit carefully to ensure that this letter represents YOU!

Little Girl, Big Dreams

Dear Family and Friends,
When I was young, living in our small town in Arkansas, a traveling performing arts and service group
came through called Up with People. My family hosted some of the cast members and although I was
just ten years old, I remember thinking to myself: Id love to do this someday!
I was drawn to the fantastic music, the many cultures represented, the fun of it all and of course, the
adventure of travel. But not yet having finished grade school, this was a far-off dream.

Hosting UWP students in our home

Sixteen Years Later

After finishing my education in the field of music, Ive wondered just how this gift and skill might be used. Id almost forgotten about Up
with People, but a number of months ago they came to mind. After looking into it, giving much consideration and ultimately applying, I
am thrilled that I have been accepted to join them on tour from July to December 2013!
Take a moment and imagine life on the road for 155 days: well be living with host families, experiencing other cultures, serving
communities, making friends from all around the world, and sharing the love of music with others. This new adventure begins July
2013 - as we all gather in Denver, CO, for an intense month of building an effective international team and learning the music, dance
and leadership aspects of the show. Our anticipated itinerary (subject to change) takes us from the Midwestern states of the USA to the
island nation of the Philippines and wrapping up in the heart of Mexico.

What is Up with People?

Up with People (UWP) is a non-profit organization that uses music as a universal language to promote friendship and understanding
around the world. They have existed for over 40 years; providing a unique combination of performing arts, community service,
international travel and host family exchange to make a positive impact in each community they visit.
As students, its a chance for us to gain a global perspective and a better understanding of other cultures and social issues. The program
also fosters leadership skills and opportunities for personal growth through community service. In addition to musical performance,
well be giving our time and energy to unique community projects in each town/city we travel to.

Joining Me on Tour
I am very excited to be a part of such a well-known organization. As students traveling with UWP, we finance our own way. I am very
close to having my trip fully funded and would love to give you each an opportunity to sponsor a day or more. The full program fee is
$17,450 and I have been fortunate to have a wonderful job which will allow me to save $7,450 towards the total. My hope and goal is to
have the last remaining $10,000 funded by sponsors. All trip funds are needed by June of 2013. Could you help me meet this goal?
My trip length is 155 days. If 155 people agreed to sponsor me with a one-time gift of $65, this goal would be met. Thats about two
dollars a week for the next 8 months. So, how about it? Would you join me for a day? It would mean so much.
To learn more about Up with People, please check out their website, www.upwithpeople.org. In the coming months, my casts travel
schedule will be finalized and posted online so you can see our itinerary. You may also follow our travels via the cast blog:
www.upwithpeople.org/blog.
If you would like to sponsor a day, please send a check made out to Suzanne Delgado with UWP written in the memo line.
All donations can be sent to:
Suzanne Delgado (address)(city, state)
For your information, gifts given towards sponsoring individuals with Up with People are not tax-deductible according
to IRS guidelines. If you have any further questions you may call (303) 460-7100. Please ask to speak with Colleen.
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APPENDIX 4

Up with People News Release

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For More Information Contact:

(Your Name)
Phone: (Local Phone Number)
(Email Address)
Local Youth Selected to travel with Up with People
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Up with People, the international educational and cultural program has selected (City) youth, (First
Name) (Last Name) to join Cast B 2013 for their world tour that begins next July.
(Last Name), age (Age) is the (Son/Daughter) of (Parents Names) and is a recent graduate of (High
School or College).
Each year hundreds of young men and women between the ages of 17-29 apply to join the international,
educational and cultural program for a one or two semester experience that visits diverse communities
on a multi-continent tour.
During the past four decades, the 20,000 participants who have traveled in Up with People have gone
on to become enthusiastic leaders in their communities and the world, said Colleen Eastman, Up with
Peoples Manager of Enrollment. Equipped with the life skills and broad perspectives learned on the
road, they have made tremendous differences through a wide variety of diverse career and life choices
and have truly become global citizens. We are excited to have (Last Name) represent (City) on our next
world tour, she added.
(Insert quote for you on why you are joining Up with People) e.g. Traveling with Up with People is like
a dream come true. I cant wait to travel the world with nearly 100 fellow students representing dozens
of countries, providing community service, performing and gaining a better understanding of the world,
(Last Name) said.
Although musical talent and performance ability are welcome, individual selection is based on a personal
interview rather than an audition. Important consideration is given to a candidates character and
maturity.
Up with People is an independent nonprofit, [501(c)(3)] organization without any religious or political
affiliations. It provides young adults an international and intercultural experience that teaches service leadership
and uses the performing arts to deliver messages of hope and goodwill throughout the world. Up with People exists
today to spark people to action in meeting the needs of their communities, countries and the world while building
bridges of understanding as a foundation for world peace. For more information visit www.upwithpeople.org.
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Contact

Information
Eric Anderson, Vice President of Admissions
eanderson@upwithpeople.org
+1.720.215.3211
Brad Good, Manager of Admissions Services and Study Abroad
bgood@upwithpeople.org
+1.720.215.3212
Kristin Franco, Manager of Counseling
kfranco@upwithpeople.org
+1.720.407.5524
Ellen Enebo, Enrollment Advisor
eenebo@upwithpeople.org
+1.612.720.9178
Kristina TSeyen, Admissions & Tour Manager, Europe
ktseyen@upwithpeople.org
+32 26 46 26 36
Katrien Pairoux, Enrollment Advisor, Mexico
kpairoux@upwithpeople.org
Natela Alayeva, Enrollment Coordinator
nalayeva@upwithpeople.org
+1.720.215.3218
International Headquarters
Up with People
6830 Broadway, Unit A
Denver, CO 80221 USA
Telephone: +1.303.460.7100
Fax: +1.303.225.4649
Toll-Free: +1.877.264.8856
Europe: +32 2 808 16 35
Mexico: +52 (55) 4613 8356
www.upwithpeople.org
www.facebook.com/upwithpeople
www.twitter.com/upwithpeople
www.youtube.com/uwpontour
www.upwithpeople.org/blog

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